The Orange Groves

Consider waking up to sprawling orange groves surroundings and undulating luscious landscape views, each morning from your terrace. This impressive villa, designed by the architecture practice studioarte, is located just outside of the historical centre of Silves.

Inside, a stunningly modern interior awaits – crisp whites are a reflection of the villa’s traditional whitewashed exterior whilst walls of glass invite the natural light to flood the elegant space. The minimal and luxury design aesthetic features contemporary furnishings, ambient light fixtures and a statement fireplace that punctuates the central space, allowing you to set the tone for your mood. We think you’ll love spending intimate dinners around the sleek dining table under the warm glow of your pendant lamps – these soft luminous forms mimic the oranges that surround your villa. Enjoy the breathtaking vistas of your pristine pool from every room – whether you’re waking up peacefully to the sunrise in your serene and plush bedroom or indulging in a restorative bath as the sun fades beneath the herbaceous horizon.

It’s effortless to pass time lounging out on your terrace sunbeds, turning pages of your new read or floating amongst the glistening ripples of your crystalline pool. Come sunset you’ll want to be nestled on your terrace for a Mediterranean dinner of arroz de tamboril, a Portuguese monkfish, tomato and laurel risotto dish.

If you can pull yourself away, post up on the powdery sands of Praia de Armação de Pêra for the day and spend lunch at a local taverna. The historical town of Silves is worth the short drive for perusing picturesque streets and exploring the Castelo de Silves.

Home truths:
*Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay – there is open-air parking available here
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*The property is divided into two separate buildings that surround a heated swimming pool
*Two of the bedrooms have two single beds that can be made as doubles